Transcranial Laser Therapy of Post-Traumatic stress disorder in an Autistic Patient

Harold H Kraft
2019 Psychology and Behavioral Science International Journal  
Figure1 : Typical TLT, illustrating (left to right) laser operator, thermal imaging camera, cooling units, laser handpiece, laser aiming spot on forehead, supine patient with occlusive eye protection. Abstract A patient with severe chronic Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and severe Autism spectrum disorder was treated with Transcranial Laser Therapy. Initially large reductions in PTSD symptoms and small improvements in Autism were observed but were only partially durable. This is the first known
more » ... treatment of comorbid Autism and PTSD with Transcranial Laser Therapy. Additionally, higher doses of laser over a shorter duration than previously reported were used.
doi:10.19080/pbsij.2018.09.555790 fatcat:odybl2kcp5ebdbogyb57jxosry